From frost to flourish: your early spring gardening guide
As we wave ‘goodbye’ to the frostiness of winter, the first
signs of spring are beginning to hatch before our eyes – blossom on trees,
flowers beginning to bloom and daylight stretching a little longer each day.
We’re sure that, like us, you’re excited for those warmer days ahead spent in
the garden, and we’re here to help you prep your outdoor space for the months
ahead with some top tips. Be sure to read on to find our handy early spring
checklist at the end of this blog!
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Revitalise your soil for spring planting
One of the first steps in waking your garden up for spring
is to give your soil the TLC it’ll need after a frosty British winter! You’ll
want to use a compost, like this
50l peat-free Durston’s one, that holds water well and gives your soil a rich
blend of nutrients. Using a high-quality compost is essential for promoting
drainage and aeration, which is vital for healthy plant growth. Incorporate it
into your garden beds to prepare for the season’s planting ahead.
Planting, made easy
If you’re eager to start planting your own fruits and
vegetables this spring and over the summer months, grow bags can help simplify
the planting process. All you need to do is sow your seeds or plant your
seedling, water and watch them grow. They’re ideal for everything from blooming
flowers to tasty tomatoes, and they especially come in handy in smaller gardens,
on patios or on balconies. You can get quality Durstons grow bags from our
Daily Essentials range here.
Looking after feathery friends
Spring isn’t just about plants – don’t forget about all the
wildlife visiting your garden this spring! Supporting the ecosystem is vital
for a healthy garden and birds, in particular, are your heroes when it comes to
controlling pests and pollinating plants. Our selection of wild
bird seed and fat
balls will help ensure your feathered friends are well-fed as this new
season gets into full bloom.
Early spring gardening checklist
To help transition your garden from winter’s slumber to spring’s sparkle, here are some essential tasks you can work through to get your outdoor space into tip-top shape!
- Clean up: Tidy up beds, removing dead plant material and
weeds.
- Soil prep: Give your soil some love with peat-free compost
and fertiliser to enrich nutrient content and improve texture.
- Plan your garden: Get creative and map out what you’ll plant
and where over the coming months.
- Pruning: Prune winter-damaged branches from trees and shrubs
to encourage healthy new growth.
- Plant veggies: Cool-season vegetables like potatoes,
artichokes, peas and some lettuces germinate best in cool soil. If you plant
them in early spring once the soil has thawed, they should be ready to harvest
by early summer.
- Support wildlife: Clean out and set up bird feeders and baths to attract friendly wildlife to your garden.
With a little preparation and care, your garden can be thriving and blooming, ready to relax in when the weather picks up. Explore our gardening range to shop our special offers and get ahead of spring’s gardening jobs without the hassle and heavy lifting. We hope you have a lovely time preparing your outdoor space for the spring and summer!
